Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Golden, pillowy donuts coated in warm cinnamon sugar—ready in 15 minutes with zero frying mess. Use store-bought biscuit dough for instant gratification.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 178
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 1 can (16.3 oz) canned biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Open biscuit can and separate dough into 8 individual biscuits.
- 2
Using your thumb, poke a hole through the center of each biscuit and gently stretch into a donut ring.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- 4
Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange donuts in a single layer without touching.
- 5
Air fry at 350°F for 6 minutes until golden and puffed, rotating basket halfway through.
- 6
Transfer donuts to a plate while still warm. Brush both sides generously with melted butter.
- 7
Immediately roll donuts in cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating all sides until completely covered.
- 8
Serve warm. Donuts are best eaten within 2 hours but stay soft in an airtight container overnight.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- pastry brush
- shallow plate or bowl
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